Meghan Markle's friendship with junior staff member seen as 'inappropriate' by Royal Family

The report described Meghan as a “moderniser by nature” and someone who wanted to “change the status quo”.

The Duchess of Sussex was very good at persuading staff members to be on her side, including junior members, the publication claims.

Sources told the Times: “Meghan became especially friendly and close to one particular member of staff, who was really quite junior, and this was seen as inappropriate by the senior royals.”

A former Kensington Palace staff member told the publication: “When someone arrives from the United States and tries to change things, the old guard really don’t like it.

“And the old guard are terrific snobs.

“They have to be less obviously snobbish today, but it’s still there.”

The now Californian-based royals announced they would be stepping back from their roles within the firm in January 2020.

They later moved to California, where they currently reside with their two children, Archie, five and Lilibet, three.

Meghan Markle has not visited the UK since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.

The duchess has publicly said that she struggled with mental health and felt silenced when acting as a senior member of the Royal Family as a royal.

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Prince Harry’s relationship with his family is also majorly damaged, with the Duke of Sussex thought not to be on speaking terms with his brother.

The report also claims that the Duchess of Sussex was “constantly hugging” members of the Royal Family, sparking rumours of “flirty relationships”.

Representatives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex declined to comment when approached by GB News.